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CSP25578 - Executive Search services

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

03 Dec 2025 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Executive Search services" has been concluded by UK Shared Business Services Limited, acting as the buying organisation. This award, issued on 3rd December 2025, falls under the industry category of job search services and pertains to operations within the United Kingdom. The procurement, initiated through a selective method as a call-off from the CCS RM6290 framework agreement, indicates the completion status of the tender process. The contract, valued at £32,400, commenced on 24th November 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 30th July 2026.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in executive search services to establish significant growth with government-backed projects. Although the contract has been awarded to Perrett Laver Ltd, it highlights the ongoing demand within the public sector for skilled staffing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate proficiency in job search services might find similar prospects appealing, reinforcing their presence in the sector through contractual engagements with UK Research and Innovation and other public bodies. Businesses with expertise linking to this framework may find substantial growth potential by leveraging their capabilities in future procurements.

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Notice Title

CSP25578 - Executive Search services

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation have a requirement for Executive Search services. This has been sourced via direct award against CCS RM6290 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0eea858-e4ae-49ef-af16-816dfdc9e927
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d1e54cd-fd02-4289-b341-50f4e7a3a4dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79611000 - Job search services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 30 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERRETT LAVER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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